I Want a New Vehicle. Or Do I? (Vehicle Maintenance Payoffs)
January 5, 2025
Spring is a peak season for vehicle sales; companies aggressively market new models and offer all sorts of incentives. So you may be tempted to buy a shiny new beauty. But should you? If you've regularly maintained the vehicle you're driving now, you probably don't NEED a new one. Even if your... More
Why People in Chicago Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
September 15, 2024
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Chicago, Illinois, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some of ... More
Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips)
May 19, 2024
Sure, winter is quickly fading in the rearview mirror, but the peril of icy roads is replaced with a whole new set of driving challenges in spring. Deer and other wildlife. You are not the only one who gets spring fever. Animals do, too, and spring is the time they start looking for mates and fo... More
Road Ready (Trip Inspection)
March 10, 2024
Maybe you've been cooped up for a while and are yearning for a change of scenery. Or maybe you need to visit a relative who lives far away. You choose not to fork out the big bucks for airline tickets, so it's time for a road trip. Make sure you're road ready by having your vehicle professiona... More
Road Trip? Check! (Trip Inspection)
July 16, 2023
After months of postponing travel far away from home, a lot of us can't wait to hit the road and scream "Road Trip!" again. But how long has it been since the vehicle you're planning on taking has had a thorough inspection? And is it roadworthy for several days on the highway? Time to schedule a... More
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy)
July 19, 2022
There are a lot of things in life that Chicago residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Chicago dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When we do... More
Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy)
January 10, 2017
Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the journey by ge... More
Chicago Road Trip Preparation
July 26, 2016
People from Chicago, Illinois, love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a Illinois road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.You can't always avoid problems, but you c... More
It Is Time to Check Your Intervals
July 10, 2016
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... More
Chicago Road Trip Preparation
January 22, 2016
People from Chicago Illinois love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a Illinois road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt. Now you can't always avoid pr... More